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Cyclists are dying on our roads at an alarming rate - why don't we care?
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this post was submitted on 12 Jul 2024
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In general it’s crazy how people view each other as basically ‘non-human’ entities while driving.
It’s not just cyclists, drivers do it to each other and people on motorbikes.
I think its only drivers. Cyclists are usually respectful about not running over others.
Cyclists can most certainly go into a blind rage as well, acting like drivers aren’t people.
I cycle myself and there are 100% times it’s warranted, but let’s stop with the idea that cyclists are enlightened beings that can never do wrong.
Some people cycle around and break the rules of the road like idiots, and put themselves in danger at times.
Acting like drivers aren't people. Not other cyclists, not pedestrians, just drivers.
In other words, once again, the fundamental cause of the problem is the cars.
No, it's not the machine we're using, is disconnecting our empathy from that person who inconveniences us
Exactly: the machine we're using (the automobile) is disconnecting our empathy from that person who inconveniences us!
... Maybe? But one is responsible for their brain, not the car. There's a choice here
No, no these isn't. It's like saying you can believe away an infection.
Why not both? What does this even mean? Car brains smh...
...I tried to reconstruct my thinking and honestly, I failed.
Good catch!
A big part of that problem could be solved by properly seperating bikes from cars and allowing as little points of conflict as possible. Then at least car ragers are surrounded by just cars which have some protection for their occupants, and cyclists are surrounded by other cyclists which can hopefully leave the area of a rager. Id still rather someone ram me with a bicycle than a car.
You are the problem. Its never warranted to act like someone else isn't human.
Take the lane. Stay visible. Ride safe. Follow vehicle laws.
https://jalopnik.com/study-finds-cyclists-are-better-people-than-drivers-1850964103
(That's not actually about road courteousness; it's about things like civic engagement in general. Still...)